Amnesia. It’s a devastating medical condition but the loss of memory is a beloved trope in romance novels. I’m sure many authors use poetic license with the symptoms and details, but this is not the time for realism. Readers want the angst, the challenges, and the ever-present intrigue that that can be found with an amnesia storyline. Continue reading “Amnesia Love Stories: The Angst and the Attraction”→

Years ago it was difficult to find the professional athlete hero in romance fiction. The common thought (at least what I heard for years while attending conference workshops and editor panels) was that readers didn’t want these characters. The pro athlete was not considered a good romantic partner.

I’m not sure when this opinion started to change. Did the shift occur when the Chicago Stars series by Susan Elizabeth Phillips gained popularity? Did readers who were also sports fans asked to see professional athletes in romance fiction? Or did New York editors realize that a team of alpha men in their prime was a perfect built-in series?

Whatever the reason, these days readers enjoy a huge selection of sports romances. One of the popular sports readers enjoy is American football. The hero’s physicality is blatantly masculine and he’s celebrated for his power and brawn. He’s wealthy, famous and enjoys an enviable lifestyle. The football player hero is also driven, competitive and takes care of his team.

If you are a fan of short reads that are sexy and romantic, Brenda Jackson’s books should be on your keeper shelf. Haven’t read her work? There are many stories to choose from this New York Times and USA Today bestselling author! Start with the Westmoreland series. The strong and powerful men are often in a battle of wills with the women they can’t tame. Try these five fan-favorites: Continue reading “Like Sizzling Contemporary Romances? Then You’ll Love This Author”→